Discussions Collection (#7)

Company on a Terrace, 1660-61 (w / c and pencil on paper)
6620753 Company on a Terrace, 1660-61 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Borch, Gesina ter (1631-90); 24.3x 36 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Scene at Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, London, 1741 (engraving)
1147563 Scene at Spring Gardens, Vauxhall, London, 1741 (engraving) by Ramano, M. (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)
1051697 When the Sleeper Wakes (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Sleeper Wakes)

17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving)
7233102 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century Dutch peasants talking in a field)

Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho)
7186884 Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the mistletoe, Dombey and son)

Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho)
7180970 Stories from Lucian: A talk with Homer in the Isles of the Blessed (colour litho) by Murray, Charles Oliver (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving)
7234812 A Georgian horse owner talks to his jockey at the Ascot Races, 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure)
7178999 King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey (photogravure) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey)

Sophia Western (engraving)
7165989 Sophia Western (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophia Western)

Man celebrating the fact he has remained a batchelor (colour litho)
7148660 Man celebrating the fact he has remained a batchelor (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The path to happiness (colour litho)
7148647 The path to happiness (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The path to happiness)

Among the Thespians: theatrical caricatures (engraving)
7148450 Among the Thespians: theatrical caricatures (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Thespians: theatrical caricatures)

The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, satire depicting Anglo-Irish Whig politician George Tierney
7148348 The Friend of Humanity and the Knife-Grinder, satire depicting Anglo-Irish Whig politician George Tierney, 1797 (engraving) by Gillray

Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving)
7157349 Portable screens to protect against draughts in the home (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho)
7153776 Christ teaching Nicodemus the necessity of Regeneration (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Lesson on Boats (colour litho)
7181641 A Lesson on Boats (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson on Boats)

The Heartbreaker (litho)
7172173 The Heartbreaker (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heartbreaker. Illustration from Neues Kunstleralbum: 30 Gesellschaftsbilder (Schreiber, Esslingen)

Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho)
7172169 Woman asking her friend how her husband to be proposed to her (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving)
7179292 Jean Bart sur le navire anglais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Bart sur le navire anglais)

Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving)
7193957 Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les deputes gaulois jurent des unir contre les Romains)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving)
7195558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couleuvre; Adder; Natter)

Spiritual (litho)
7201783 Spiritual (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spiritual. Illustration from The King (George Newnes, Limited, London)

Mother and cousins, 1889
7062527 Mother and cousins, 1889 by Isaachsen, Olaf (1835-93); 41.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Flemish tapestry. The Last Supper, 16th century
7208710 Flemish tapestry. The Last Supper, 16th century by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541) (after); Palacio Real de la Granja de San Ildefonso, La Granja, Spain; © Paul Maeyaert

Young couple discussing music (litho)
7201238 Young couple discussing music (litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young couple discussing music.); © Look and Learn

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel)
7076524 Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 38x33 cm; Private Collection

The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas)
145456 The Following Morning, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Landaluce, Victor Patricio (1828-89); 36x27 cm; Private Collection

Jesus Christ and the woman of Samaria (engraving)
7172439 Jesus Christ and the woman of Samaria (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ and the woman of Samaria (John 4)

Conversation of Jesus Christ and Nicodemus (engraving)
7172437 Conversation of Jesus Christ and Nicodemus (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversation of Jesus Christ and Nicodemus (John 3)

Man flattering a woman (litho)
7172190 Man flattering a woman (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man flattering a woman)

Conversation between a woman and a lawyer (litho)
7172188 Conversation between a woman and a lawyer (litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conversation between a woman and a lawyer)

A Serious Man (colour litho)
7172166 A Serious Man (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Serious Man. Illustration from Neues Kunstleralbum: 30 Gesellschaftsbilder (Schreiber, Esslingen)

Ladies tea party (colour litho)
7150998 Ladies tea party (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A lucky woman (colour litho)
7148663 A lucky woman (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lucky woman)

Two women with their pet dogs (colour litho)
7148657 Two women with their pet dogs (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women with their pet dogs)

Inadequate (colour litho)
7148642 Inadequate (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inadequate. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

Two women discussing holiday travel plans (colour litho)
7148637 Two women discussing holiday travel plans (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women discussing holiday travel plans)

Etiquette of the drawing-room, A fashionable evening entertainment (engraving)
7178741 Etiquette of the drawing-room, A fashionable evening entertainment (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etiquette of the drawing-room)

The Chevalier Bayard confering Knighthood on Francis I (engraving)
7182607 The Chevalier Bayard confering Knighthood on Francis I (engraving) by Fragonard, Alexandre Evariste (1780-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Canute and the Courtiers (colour litho)
7181899 King Canute and the Courtiers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Canute and the Courtiers)

Epaminondas a Mantinee (engraving)
7179352 Epaminondas a Mantinee (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epaminondas a Mantinee)

Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour)
7205681 Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Morgen-Promenade (Morning Promenade), 1894 (watercolour)
7205587 Morgen-Promenade (Morning Promenade), 1894 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Le comte de Grammont a Dole (engraving)
7194254 Le comte de Grammont a Dole (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le comte de Grammont a Dole)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Entretien (conversation); Talk; Gesprach (engraving)
7195863 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Entretien (conversation); Talk; Gesprach (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entretien (conversation); Talk; Gesprach

Chit-chat on Dress (engraving)
7193744 Chit-chat on Dress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chit-chat on Dress. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine (1880).); © Look and Learn

Listeners never hear any good of themselves (chromolitho)
7201724 Listeners never hear any good of themselves (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Listeners never hear any good of themselves)

Shakespeare: The Winters Tale (litho)
7171825 Shakespeare: The Winters Tale (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winters Tale)

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Discussions have been an integral part of human history, shaping the course of events and influencing the world we live in today. From Vasco da Gama's encounters with Indian traders to the School of Athens' intellectual debates, they have fostered knowledge exchange and cultural understanding. In 1939, as tensions rose between Germany and Russia, discussions took a sinister turn when they decided to divide Poland. This decision would have far-reaching consequences for Europe and set the stage for World War II. Even during times of conflict, discussions played a pivotal role in seeking peace. A poignant cartoon depicting WW1 peace negotiations reminds us that even amidst chaos, dialogue remains essential for resolving disputes. On Referendum Day, illustrated by Norman Morrow, we witness ordinary people engaging in lively discussions about their future. From breakfast conversations to visits from canvassers and trips to the local pub like the Red Lion, these interactions reflect democracy at work - where every voice matters. Throughout history, they have also fueled scientific progress. Galileo's Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo serves as a testament to this fact. The frontispiece engraving captures intellectuals engaged in thoughtful discourse while pushing boundaries of knowledge. Artistic depictions further highlight how discussions transcend time and place. In "The Pilots, " a photogravure from 1893 showcases pilots gathering together to share stories and expertise—a reminder that collaboration leads to growth. Similarly, "View of a Town" portrays individuals conversing on street corners—exchanging ideas that shape their community's fabric. Meanwhile, "De Stamtafel" immerses us in storytelling sessions within a café setting—an embodiment of how conversations can unite people through shared narratives. From historical moments like Vasco da Gama's expeditions or political negotiations dividing nations; be it intellectual pursuits or everyday interactions among friends or strangers alike—discussions continue to shape our lives profoundly.